Small, Gardnerville Ranchos-based Pet Sitters Plus shared the stage and limelight with mega-corporation Starbucks at the eighth annual Carson Valley Business Showcase on Thursday, proving just how diverse business in Carson Valley is.
"This is the most fun event of the year," said Pet Sitters owner Debra Ross. "Everyone visits and gets free stuff, and I get a lot of referrals."
Pet Sitters was one of 90 businesses occupying booth space at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, taking advantage of hundreds of curious people.
"This is a wonderful opportunity for the general public to learn about the businesses here," said Jenney Sartin, executive director of the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce, who organizes the event. "People that drive down the street and see a business and have no idea what they do, can come here and see what kind of services and products that business offers."
Sartin said booth space for the event was sold out and that she had to turn people away. But the event is open to the public with no charge until 7 p.m.
